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[Banana]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:





and here are some other points of interest:

• It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussing one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• The Board spent some time examining the layout of the survey that members will be getting. Why this has to be discussed at the board - who knows.
• The AGM will be on 18th November. The venue might be Stripes but as they is used by the club for hospitality now the AGM will probably take place at another nearby venue.
• Expect a communication from the Club on the financial position soon after their next Board Meeting on 12th October and a Fans' Forum shortly afterwards.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.
• There will be resolutions at the AGM covering Life Membership; BU membership for Loan Note holders; and removing the requirement that the BU Secretary must be the secretary for all subsidary companies (including BFC of course)

I must emphasise these are my own notes and have not been agreed by anyone. They may not be an accurate recollection of the meeting. You should refer to the BU minutes when they eventually come out for that.

 

[nocoat]

• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussed one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.

• lol
• lol OK Lord
  
• Why!!??? :mad2:
  

 

[abee]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:





and here are some other points of interest:

• It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussed one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• The Board spent some time examining the layout of the survey that members will be getting. Why this has to be discussed at the board - who knows.
• The AGM will be on 18th November. The venue might be Stripes but as they is used by the club for hospitality now the AGM will probably take place at another nearby venue.
• Expect a communication from the Club on the financial position soon after their next Board Meeting on 12th October and a Fans' Forum shortly afterwards.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.
• There will be resolutions at the AGM covering Life Membership; BU membership for Loan Note holders; and removing the requirement that the BU Secretary must be the secretary for all subsidary companies (including BFC of course)

I must emphasis these are my own notes and have not been agreed by anyone. They may not be an accurate recollection of the meeting. You should refer to the BU minutes when they eventually come out for that.

If titles are important to Mr Wheatley then I personally couldn't care less what he wants to be called. I would be inclined to ask him to choose his own title and whatever it is it will be approved i.e. :

"Saviour Extraordinaire of BFC and All Round Good Guy"

........and no doubt he also has a personalised car number plate as well.

However what monies exactly has he/does he "donate".......I knew that there was a bloody great fanfare all over the local papers when he was doing his £250k "loan" which if I recall turned into a "deposit" and clearly he enjoys the publicity and that is his decision of course.

I'm not being "twee" but I genuinely don't follow exactly what Wheatley has "donated" rather than loaned; presumably not enough to justify a place on the full BFC board.

Can you clarify please?.

 

[hobbsy]

• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
  

So if Stephen Callen's computer explodes in a freak accident or Mr Callen himself is hit by a bus, no one knows anything about the finances?

 

[abee]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:





and here are some other points of interest:

• It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussed one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• The Board spent some time examining the layout of the survey that members will be getting. Why this has to be discussed at the board - who knows.
• The AGM will be on 18th November. The venue might be Stripes but as they is used by the club for hospitality now the AGM will probably take place at another nearby venue.
• Expect a communication from the Club on the financial position soon after their next Board Meeting on 12th October and a Fans' Forum shortly afterwards.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.
• There will be resolutions at the AGM covering Life Membership; BU membership for Loan Note holders; and removing the requirement that the BU Secretary must be the secretary for all subsidary companies (including BFC of course)

I must emphasis these are my own notes and have not been agreed by anyone. They may not be an accurate recollection of the meeting. You should refer to the BU minutes when they eventually come out for that.

Well I'm glad that's finally out in the open now.

So Plan "B" is that we have no injuries from the third week in September 2006 through end of May 2007........wait, hang about........didn't a couple of our guys go down injured at Millwall on Tuesday........let me check.

 

[abee]

So if Stephen Callen's computer explodes in a freak accident or Mr Callen himself is hit by a bus, no one knows anything about the finances?

lol lol lol

Now you're getting the hang of this.

If I recall (and I was reeling in disbelief for almost a month) one of the reasons why we got into such a fix in the summer/autumn 2005 at the far more important BFC level was that no management accounts could be placed before the BFC board 'cos erm.......Stephen Callen's computer wasn't erm.......working.

Perhaps we could use some of the monies that Mr Wheatley "donates" to BU to buy a new computer for Stephen Callen........ or not of course.........

Anyway SC's computer isn't working so that's alright then.........

Thanks for your blog Banana........it's the earliest in the morning that I've ever started drinking........at this rate by the time month three is out I'll be in The Priory.........is the time of the good people on the BU board who give up their evenings to attend board meetings really spent churning through different ideas for "a title for Mr Wheatley".........dear God........however if he wants a family motto to go with his new title then how about :-

"Icebergs?? I piss on icebergs"

..........(copyright Titanic captain April 1912 somewhere off the Newfoundland coast)........

 

[Bee H]

posted as a BU member

[*]The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.

I trust the new BU Board Members have appreciated that the above situation is completely unacceptable

That's probably the excuse that would be given as to why Bees United just took two months to cash my annual Loan Note cheque then ! Heaven forbid they cash it after taking a photocopy/making a clear note of it of course ! :no:

 

[Les Beeavinu]

If you're not going to use your injury budget when you have possibly the worst injury crisis that I can remember (note: subject to scrutiny and validation by WEB and MarkBFC) then when are you going to use it?

It's unfortunuate but with virtually the entire first XI forming an orderly queue for the physio room and the team without a win in 6 as a result, now looks a decent time to raid the piggy back.

 

[lincolnbee]

[*]We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.

beyond belief !! how much was the budget ? £2.50p ?! wasnt the budget supposed to be on a par with what MA had to work with last season ? if it is/was we are in bigger s**t than i first thought ! because IMHO it hasnt exactly been spent or managed very wisely !

 

[abee]

I trust the new BU Board Members have appreciated that the above situation is completely unacceptable

That's probably the excuse that would be given as to why Bees United just took two months to cash my annual Loan Note cheque then ! Heaven forbid they cash it after taking a photocopy/making a clear note of it of course ! :no:

Crikey; one of the good things about the GPG is that you pick up little personal "life style tips " and business "hints and wrinkles" almost daily.

Of course....... .....so when you receive a cheque you don't have to wait for the computer to be repaired you just photocopy the cheque, make the necessary notes and bung it into the bank account.

Jesus, why didn't I think of that......can you hang on Bee H......I've just gotta phone my Paris office with this fantastic tip.......I'll get back to you later.......

 

[abee]

If you're not going to use your injury budget when you have possibly the worst injury crisis that I can remember (note: subject to scrutiny and validation by WEB and MarkBFC) then when are you going to use it?

It's unfortunuate but with virtually the entire first XI forming an orderly queue for the physio room and the team without a win in 6 as a result, now looks a decent time to raid the piggy back.

Ahem.......and how exactly has the much trumpeted "injury budget" been spent do you think.

Erm........Simon Cox on a freebie (or as near as makes no difference) loan from Reading,Wijnhard on a three months contract and England on a non-contract.

The "injury budget" I dare to suggest has probably been used for anything but .....and was just swallowed up in the overall playing budget.

 

[Nick Hester]

[*]The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.

You couldn't make it up could you?

Never mind 'Thorne in the Side' will reveal on Saturday all the transfer monies in and out plus add on's, and try and explain why we have 'spent' all of our playing budget..

Our computer never crashes....

 

[abee]

O*r com.9%ter neve cra£&es....

.........oh right. That's good news then.......

 

[Simon C]

I note that Banana's offer to install Linux for Mr Callen is missing from his Board meeting notes.

 

[jay1310]

[*]The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.

Can someone pass this on the Stephen please?
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Home Essentials
Easy-to-Use, Reliable PCs
Great value for money
Ideal for word processing, e-mail, surfing the internet

From:
£279
Includes VAT & Shipping

If he buys from the BU Shopping Portal that will make some money too...

 

[abee]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:

and here are some other points of interest:

• 
  
  It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
  

• 
  
  You've lost me. Are you talking about an election by BU members or just the formal re-appointment of Messrs Burgess, Gammon and Callen at the first BU board meeting after the AGM.
  
  Has this been cleared through Steve Cowan...........

 

[Bee H]

posted as a BU member

Can someone pass this on the Stephen please?
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs

Home Essentials
Easy-to-Use, Reliable PCs
Great value for money
Ideal for word processing, e-mail, surfing the internet

From:
£279
Includes VAT & Shipping

If he buys from the BU Shopping Portal that will make some money too...

The excuse will change to "it's a software problem actually, he has a unique program which he has developed and used over the years" - get ready for it if you query it 'nana, Chappers, Nurse, Natasha :yes:

 

[cheekybee74]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:





and here are some other points of interest:

• It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussed one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• The Board spent some time examining the layout of the survey that members will be getting. Why this has to be discussed at the board - who knows.
• The AGM will be on 18th November. The venue might be Stripes but as they is used by the club for hospitality now the AGM will probably take place at another nearby venue.
• Expect a communication from the Club on the financial position soon after their next Board Meeting on 12th October and a Fans' Forum shortly afterwards.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.
• There will be resolutions at the AGM covering Life Membership; BU membership for Loan Note holders; and removing the requirement that the BU Secretary must be the secretary for all subsidary companies (including BFC of course)

I must emphasis these are my own notes and have not been agreed by anyone. They may not be an accurate recollection of the meeting. You should refer to the BU minutes when they eventually come out for that.

Banana,

I was gonna ask a few questions about things like "any positive action agreed on fundraising initiative" etc. However just too dismayed. It seems from this brief snippet that BU is actually populated by a few self important people doing things because it sounds important... I await the official minutes with interest!!

I'm Sales & Marketing Mgr of a small business, if our finance managers PC went down, it would be bloody fixed ASAP (and we make back ups of accounts, ledgers etc) - Jesus why has that not been fixed. What can be more important than our financial situation. That needs to be managed daily give the parlous situation the clubs finances are in...

:mad2:

 

[Banana]

Banana,

I was gonna ask a few questions about things like "any positive action agreed on fundraising initiative" etc. However just too dismayed. It seems from this brief snippet that BU is actually populated by a few self important people doing things because it sounds important... I await the official minutes with interest!!

I'm Sales & Marketing Mgr of a small business, if our finance managers PC went down, it would be bloody fixed ASAP (and we make back ups of accounts, ledgers etc) - Jesus why has that not been fixed. What can be more important than our financial situation. That needs to be managed daily give the parlous situation the clubs finances are in...

:mad2:

Natascha was given the title of "Fundraising Director" or something similar. I'm sure that she will be communicating to everyone shortly about her ideas.

I don't think that your "populated by a few self important people doing things because it sounds important" is fair at all. There are people on the BU Board that want to change things, However you must remember that we do not control the club, we don't even have a majority of directors on the club board.

 

[Gee Bee]

I assume we are talking BU's financial update, because surely Joe Bourke would update on BFC's finances.

 

[Banana]

You've lost me. Are you talking about an election by BU members or just the formal re-appointment of Messrs Burgess, Gammon and Callen at the first BU board meeting after the AGM.

Has this been cleared through Steve Cowan...........

I mean the "formal re-appointment of Messrs Burgess, Gammon and Callen at the first BU board meeting after the AGM." as it were.

It was suggested last night that I might like to add a motion to the AGM to legislate against the Chairman of BU sitting on the BFC Board on the basis that I may be proposing something similar to the BU Board and that it's more restrictive than what members voted for at the last AGM (i.e. that BU Board Members cannot be executive directors of BFC).

 

[Banana]

I assume we are talking BU's financial update, because surely Joe Bourke would update on BFC's finances.

Yes.

 

[PJ]

It was suggested last night that I might like to add a motion to the AGM to legislate against the Chairman of BU sitting on the BFC Board on the basis that I may be proposing something similar to the BU Board and that it's more restrictive than what members voted for at the last AGM (i.e. that BU Board Members cannot be executive directors of BFC).

Probably me Nana, but the above is a long sentence which I cant make sense of. What do you mean

 

[rebus]

I don't think that your "populated by a few self important people doing things because it sounds important" is fair at all. There are people on the BU Board that want to change things, However you must remember that we do not control the club, we don't even have a majority of directors on the club board.

PS Trevor did well to distill the four hour meeting in those bullet points!

 

[RitchBee]

[*]The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.

When it is working...........try putting your info on a CD/DVD so you can take it to someone else's PC. There are plenty at BFC.

There are also devices called USB Flash Memory sticks you could store this data on and I'm no techy person.....

Shall we have a whip round....lol

Its hard work.............

 

[cheekybee74]

Natascha was given the title of "Fundraising Director" or something similar. I'm sure that she will be communicating to everyone shortly about her ideas.

I don't think that your "populated by a few self important people doing things because it sounds important" is fair at all. There are people on the BU Board that want to change things, However you must remember that we do not control the club, we don't even have a majority of directors on the club board.

Maybe I was a tad harsh (it was only directed at some, not all), just that that PC fiasco made my blood boil... Mind you having seen some of the Big Ron Manager series at Peterborough and Swindon opened a few eys as to how poorly some clubs can be run, seems like majority of lower league clubs are the same...

I look forward to seeing Natasha's views and ideas, though, then we could start doing some more positive things

 

[Gee Bee]

I'm Sales & Marketing Mgr of a small business, if our finance managers PC went down, it would be bloody fixed ASAP (and we make back ups of accounts, ledgers etc) - Jesus why has that not been fixed. What can be more important than our financial situation. That needs to be managed daily give the parlous situation the clubs finances are in...

We are talking about a PC that has BU's finances not BFC's finances. Two completely different situations.
It's not good that a report cannot be issued because of a broken PC, but we must not confuse the two entities.
Joe Bourke would have been able to update BFC's financial plight. Bearing this in mind how long after midnight di the meeting finish?.

 

[rebus]

Joe Bourke would have been able to update BFC's financial plight. Bearing this in mind how long after midnight di the meeting finish?.

Trevor and I got a swifto in at The Griffin before closing so that can be considered a success!

 

[PJ]

There are also devices called USB Flash Memory sticks you could store this data on and I'm no techy person

sounds very techy to me, what on earth is USB Flash memory lol

 

[shaggy]

Well I had my first BU Board Meeting today. Here are the highlights:





and here are some other points of interest:

• It was decided to have an election for the positions of Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer at the first Board Meeting after the AGM.
• The financial update was unavailable because of Stephen Callen's computer not working.
• Peter Wheatley wants to have a title in return for the not insubstantial money he donates to BU. The BU Board are discussed one of "Associate Director" for him at the BFC Board.
• The Board spent some time examining the layout of the survey that members will be getting. Why this has to be discussed at the board - who knows.
• The AGM will be on 18th November. The venue might be Stripes but as they is used by the club for hospitality now the AGM will probably take place at another nearby venue.
• Expect a communication from the Club on the financial position soon after their next Board Meeting on 12th October and a Fans' Forum shortly afterwards.
• We have already "spent" the entire playing budget including all of the injury cover budget for this season.
• There will be resolutions at the AGM covering Life Membership; BU membership for Loan Note holders; and removing the requirement that the BU Secretary must be the secretary for all subsidary companies (including BFC of course)

I must emphasis these are my own notes and have not been agreed by anyone. They may not be an accurate recollection of the meeting. You should refer to the BU minutes when they eventually come out for that.

As an observer with a now-entirely-academic interest its interesting to hear how the meeting went. Your "why does this need to be discused at the board meeting" comment seems to apply to a lot of it. Best of luck with driving through everything we agree on!

One question on a more personal basis. I've never heard of Peter Wheatley (and I've no idea what "not insubstantial" equates to), but if he is a donor do you think he is more or less likely to continue to be so given his personal... desires (rediculous as they may be) have now been made public.

 

[Gee Bee]

sounds very techy to me, what on earth is USB Flash memory lol

Spoke to a Broker who is moving his business very soon (current employer doesn't know). He has downloaded all his back years of files and more on to one of theses sticks thats about as big as a cigarette lighter. Astounding, although slightly boring. I always liked the guys sneeking files out the office a dozen at a time every day.

 

[rebus]

One question on a more personal basis. I've never heard of Peter Wheatley (and I've no idea what "not insubstantial" equates to), but if he is a donor do you think he is more or less likely to continue to be so given his personal... desires (rediculous as they may be) have now been made public.

You must have missed the back page of the Chronicle a few months ago - was only too happy to trumpet "lending" £250k.

 

[cheekybee74]

We are talking about a PC that has BU's finances not BFC's finances. Two completely different situations.
It's not good that a report cannot be issued because of a broken PC, but we must not confuse the two entities.
Joe Bourke would have been able to update BFC's financial plight. Bearing this in mind how long after midnight di the meeting finish?.

My mistake...Apologies

 

[shaggy]

You must have missed the back page of the Chronicle a few months ago - was only too happy to trumpet "lending" £250k.

I only started buying the Chronnie again when you were interviewed!

The question still remains though.

 

[Banana]

As an observer with a now-entirely-academic interest its interesting to hear how the meeting went. Your "why does this need to be discused at the board meeting" comment seems to apply to a lot of it. Best of luck with driving through everything we agree on!

One question on a more personal basis. I've never heard of Peter Wheatley (and I've no idea what "not insubstantial" equates to), but if he is a donor do you think he is more or less likely to continue to be so given his personal... desires (rediculous as they may be) have now been made public.

They would have become public. I think that we should know the officers of the club don't you?

 

[rebus]

Okay, my brief observations on last night:

• Meeting too long: 4 hours is not the way to conduct business. Board members came in late and left early. The meetings should last 2 hours max.
• BU board cannot dictate what BFC do. I knew this before but it was re-afirmed last night.
• Trival items discussed. These need to be delegated away.
• I was dressed too smart for the meeting.

 

[IsleofWight_Bee]

Has no-one at BU heard of backing up data? On 2nd thoughts don't answer that!!

Methinks he just forgot to put the plug in

 

[Edmundo]

If Wheatley has lent £250k, why isn't he entitled to a seat on the board? Most of the other directors seem to be there because they (or their mate) has, er, lent £250k (or a little bit less if your name rhymes with bodgers).

 

[rebus]

If Wheatley has lent £250k, why isn't he entitled to a seat on the board? Most of the other directors seem to be there because they (or their mate) has, er, lent £250k (or a little bit less if your name rhymes with bodgers).

He's stuck £250k in a bank account and is giving Bees United a monthly slice of interest. That means no seat on the board.

 

[abee]

I mean the "formal re-appointment of Messrs Burgess, Gammon and Callen at the first BU board meeting after the AGM." as it were.
It was suggested last night that I might like to add a motion to the AGM to legislate against the Chairman of BU sitting on the BFC Board on the basis that I may be proposing something similar to the BU Board and that it's more restrictive than what members voted for at the last AGM (i.e. that BU Board Members cannot be executive directors of BFC).

Ah.......okay then. When you first posted about an election I was confused as I am well aware that the "fix" is in and that Messrs Burgess, Gammon and Callen will remain in these positions for just as long as it suits them.

Anyway a promising start eh........a title for Peter Wheatley....and lots more vital stuff........

:bound: :bound: :bound:

 

[Wee Dave]

If titles are important to Mr Wheatley then I personally couldn't care less what he wants to be called. I would be inclined to ask him to choose his own title and whatever it is it will be approved i.e. :

"Saviour Extraordinaire of BFC and All Round Good Guy"

........and no doubt he also has a personalised car number plate as well.

However what monies exactly has he/does he "donate".......I knew that there was a bloody great fanfare all over the local papers when he was doing his £250k "loan" which if I recall turned into a "deposit" and clearly he enjoys the publicity and that is his decision of course.

I'm not being "twee" but I genuinely don't follow exactly what Wheatley has "donated" rather than loaned; presumably not enough to justify a place on the full BFC board.

Can you clarify please?.

If Wheatley has loaned a substantial amount rather than donated it, then he can **** off :yes: One rule for Labour, another for the people's game

In fact, he can **** off anyway.

 

[Edmundo]

If Wheatley has loaned a substantial amount rather than donated it, then he can **** off :yes: One rule for Labour, another for the people's game

In fact, he can **** off anyway.

So you think that the others, such as Benham, Bird and Jones, who have loaned money should **** off too?

 

[Edmundo]

He's stuck £250k in a bank account and is giving Bees United a monthly slice of interest. That means no seat on the board.

What's that? About a grand a month? Make him a Vice President or something.

 

[rebus]

So you think that the others, such as Benham, Bird and Jones, who have loaned money should **** off too?

What about Herting, Rogers and Dyke?

 

[shaggy]

They would have become public. I think that we should know the officers of the club don't you?

Maybe I'm reading too much into it.

It just sounds to me that we have a donor who has a personal pecadillo (sp?) for titles. A title could be a meaningless giveaway to keep a donor happy. Your blog entry wasn't exactly designed to build him up as a force for good for BU, and becoming a public laughing stock might jeopardise his continued goodwill.

The title may have become public - the background or meaninglessness of it needn't have. Unless of course he is being appointed to a meaningful position where he can exert real influence over the direction of BU, in which case I would be more worried. Then presumably his appointment would be based on a time commitment and his inherent capability, but that didn't seem to be the case from your words.

Just trying to keep you honest - making sure that what you (or any other BU board member) does is truly in the best interests of BU.

 

[Gee Bee]

Mr Wheatley could always donate his BFC shares to BU, akin to what we expect from Lange. Somwhere around 16% I think. These could then be sold by BU to raise actual cash to help pay off the debts. Then call him Vice President or what he would like.

 

[abee]

Maybe I'm reading too much into it.

It just sounds to me that we have a donor who has a personal pecadillo (sp?) for titles. A title could be a meaningless giveaway to keep a donor happy. Your blog entry wasn't exactly designed to build him up as a force for good for BU, and becoming a public laughing stock might jeopardise his continued goodwill.

The title may have become public - the background or meaninglessness of it needn't have. Unless of course he is being appointed to a meaningful position where he can exert real influence over the direction of BU, in which case I would be more worried. Then presumably his appointment would be based on a time commitment and his inherent capability, but that didn't seem to be the case from your words.

Just trying to keep you honest - making sure that what you (or any other BU board member) does is truly in the best interests of BU.

I imagine (but I don't know) that what Trevor is posting is some of the content from the "non-confidential" part of the BU board meeting and where attendance is available to any BU member who gives twenty four hours notice. As such it is therefore in the public domain.

As I have posted earlier in this thread...... titles (however meaningless) seem to be very important to some people and if Peter Wheatley falls into this category then let him choose his own title (whatever makes him feel good about himself and ensures him an excellent table at The Ivy) and then let BU adopt it. That it is being discussed as a part of the agenda for a meeting that according to Chappers lasted four hours is to this writer more ridiculous that Wheatley wanting a title in the first place.

 

[shaggy]

I imagine (but I don't know) that what Trevor is posting is some of the content from the "non-confidential" part of the BU board meeting and where attendance is available to any BU member who gives twenty four hours notice. As such it is therefore in the public domain.

Agree, but Banana wrote his blog, not some member of the public. If (big if) there's something that damages the best interests of BU then board members ought not to be raising the profile of it unnecessarily. If anything he ought to be saying "PW has been appointed in recognition of his good works blah blah blah".

As I have posted earlier in this thread...... titles (however meaningless) seem to be very important to some people and if Peter Wheatley falls into this category then let him choose his own title (whatever makes him feel good) and then let BU adopt it. That it is being discussed as a part of the agenda for a meeting that according to Chappers lasted four hours is to this writer more ridiculous that Wheatley wanting a title in the first place.

 

[rebus]

Agree, but Banana wrote his blog, not some member of the public. If (big if) there's something that damages the best interests of BU then board members ought not to be raising the profile of it unnecessarily. If anything he ought to be saying "PW has been appointed in recognition of his good works blah blah blah".

If members of the public can attend then it is fine for Trevor or anyone to release this information. It's been deemed non-confidential.

We're trying to open up the flow and access to information - not stop it. You seem to be leaning towards "let's only speak about good news".

 

[Simon C]

If members of the public can attend then it is fine for Trevor or anyone to release this information. It's been deemed non-confidential.

We're trying to open up the flow and access to information - not stop it.

If it's been discussed at the meeting and is not confidential then I want to see it out in the open. It may be nothing but surely that's for us as BU members to decide. This is why I voted for Mark and Trevor.